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Ultimately, while the applicant’s reasoning for an adjustment to the non-farm setbacks due to physical limitations for siting a septic system is justifiable, the applicant has no evidence to support these claims as there are no official septic site evaluations on the parcel. Marion County Septic has already stated in their comments that a septic site evaluation is required, so the applicant will obtain the necessary information to validate their claim. As such, it is appropriate that staff approve the request for adjustment on the condition that no other feasible location for a septic system is found on the parcel that would allow a dwelling to be sited such that it meets a 100-foot setback for dwellings and accessory structures from the north and east property lines. It shall be made a condition of approval for the adjustment that the applicant provide evidence that a septic system is not feasible outside of the proposed location. (B) Fire Hazard Reduction. As a condition of approval for any non-farm dwelling located closer than 200 feet to timber, the owner shall be required to maintain a primary and secondary fuel-free break area in accordance with the provision in “Recommended Fire Siting Standards for Dwellings and Structures and Fire Safety Design Standards for Roads” dated March 1, 1991, and published by the Oregon Department of Forestry. There are no nearby parcels engaged in commercial timber operations within 200 feet of the subject parcel. The criterion does not apply. (C) Prior to issuance of any residential building permit for an approved non-farm dwelling under MCC 17.136.050(A), evidence shall be provided that the county assessor has disqualified the lot or parcel for valuation at true cash value for farm or forest use; and that the additional tax or penalty has been imposed, if any is applicable, as provided by ORS 308A.113 or 308A.724 or 321.359(1)(b), 321.842(1)(A) and 321.716. A parcel that has been disqualified under this section shall not requalify for special assessment unless, when combined with another contiguous parcel, it constitutes a qualifying parcel. This shall be made a condition of approval. 10. Based on the above discussion, the applicant has adequately addressed all applicable criteria for placing a non- farm dwelling on the parcel. Therefore, subject to meeting the conditions of approval, the application for a non- farm dwelling is APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: January 13th, 2025 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision contact Alexander Seifer at (503) 588-5038 Notice to Mortgagee, Lienholder, Vendor or Seller: ORS Chapter 215 requires that if you receive this Notice, it must promptly be forwarded to the purchaser.